Finding a new job – especially one that involves a career change – is daunting right now, and least in most fields.
But- there’s some good news.
Change Jobs or Careers now? Implications of a Tightening Job Market
You’re probably well aware that there are fewer job openings for white collar workers than several years ago. See the Wall Street Journal 7/11/24: “A tighter job market and shrinking pay premium for switching is leading to the ‘big stay’”. Those “stays” equal fewer new openings, a trend compounded by employers reducing overall staff size.
So, is it a good time for you to change jobs? And if you are trying, what strategies work best?
Here are some tips on navigating the current situation:
Your LinkedIn Photo
Often clients will ask me whether their LinkedIn photos look Okay. My advice often goes like this: “Well, yes, your photo is Okaaay. But it could be better, and you might fare much better convincing a prospective employer to offer you an interview.” [Read more…]
A.I. and Your Career: Can You Afford to Sit and Wait?
Bet you’ve been a part of some pretty vehement debate about generative A.I., and what it will do to — or for — the workforce, and humanity.
Take my Pop Quiz:
Which of the following are true?
______I am worried that A.I. may involve profound risks to our jobs and our society.
______I think A.I. has potential to strengthen the US economy.
______I am having conversations about how my organization can use A.I.
______I am trying out A.I. for myself or with my team. [Read more…]
Time To Ask for a Raise?
We don’t like performance reviews. And most of us REALLY don’t like asking for a raise. But of course we like/need additional money.
Without asking, we may well get small cost-of-living or standard raises of 3-4 percent. But to get more, we usually have to ask. If we don’t, we risk losing out. And performance review time, while not the only time to ask for a raise, is a traditional time to do so. [Read more…]
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